acidophilus

Questions

How do you pronounce acidophilus?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæsɪˈdɑfɪləs/.

What does acidophilus mean?

Lactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt

Where does acidophilus come from?

Borrowed from New Latin acidophilus (“acid-loving”).

How to pronounce acidophilus

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “acidophilus”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌæsɪˈdɑfɪləs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “acidophilus” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.